Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Chili

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This chili recipe earned its blue ribbon at a chili cook-off three years in a row! It is a mild, sweet chili, but it could always be spiced up with a little hot sauce. In Wisconsin, chili has macaroni noodles in it, which my husband thinks is the best part of this recipe. Add canned kidney beans with the macaroni, if desired.

Submitted by Muffin Boots
Updated on March 28, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 white onion, chopped

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 ½ cups tomato juice

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 6 cubes beef bouillon

  • ¾ cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Directions

  1. Place ground beef into a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook beef until it begins to lose its pink color, about 8 minutes. Break the meat up into crumbles as it cooks. Stir in celery, bell pepper, and onion. Continue to cook until beef is browned, about 8 more minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato juice, water, chili powder, brown sugar, and beef bouillon cubes; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in macaroni and continue simmering until the pasta is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

353 Calories
15g Fat
28g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 353
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 1339mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 26g 53%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 762mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.